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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.96, 507.26 and 167.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.96, 507.26 and 167.08 is: 250.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.96 : 507.26 = 167.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.96/507.26 = 167.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.96x = 507.26 × 167.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.96x = 84,753.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,753.00/337.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.78

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